Apprentice CNC Machinist Level 3

TECHNI-GRIND (PRESTON) MACHINING LIMITED

Preston (PR2 5BB)

Closes in 10 days (Friday 23 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 January 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship follows the national CNC Machinist apprenticeship standard and is designed to develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours required to become a competent CNC machinist.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 February 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will be trained and supported to competently carry out the following:

  • Program, set, and operate CNC machine tools using company-supplied production, engineering, and process documentation
  • Interpret and work from detailed technical drawings, specifications, and job instructions
  • Produce precision components to required tolerances using CNC milling and/or turning machines
  • Carry out first-off inspections and ongoing self-inspection to ensure components meet quality and technical standards
  • Accurately complete all relevant internal production, quality, and inspection documentation
  • Assist with production planning activities to support efficient machine utilisation and workflow
  • Monitor machining processes and make basic adjustments where required under supervision
  • Perform routine machine maintenance, basic fault reporting, and housekeeping to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
  • Work in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, company procedures, and safe systems of work always
  • Develop an understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing principles, and workplace efficiency

Where you'll work

Unit 23
Roman Way, Longridge Road, Ribbleton
Preston
PR2 5BB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
  • Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
  • Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
  • Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
  • Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
  • Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
  • Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
  • Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
  • Plan and organise own work and resources.
  • Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
  • Select machining process.
  • Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
  • Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.
  • Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
  • Measure and check components.
  • Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
  • Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
  • Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
  • Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
  • Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
  • Apply ethical principles.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
  • Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
  • Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
  • Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
  • Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
  • Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
  • Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
  • Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
  • Plan and organise own work and resources.
  • Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
  • Select machining process.
  • Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
  • Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.
  • Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
  • Measure and check components.
  • Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
  • Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
  • Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
  • Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
  • Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
  • Apply ethical principles.
  • Apply team working principles.

Training schedule

Training and Development:

As part of the apprenticeship standard, you will receive structured training covering:

  • CNC programming fundamentals
  • Machining techniques, tooling, and materials
  • Engineering mathematics and metrology
  • Quality control and inspection techniques.
  • Health, safety, and environmental practices
  • Professional behaviours such as teamwork, communication, and problem solving
  • You will be supported by experienced engineers and mentors, you will work towards successful completion of your apprenticeship

More training information

Training Provider: Blackpool and The Fylde College

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

TGM was formed in 1998 and specialises in the 3,4 and 5 axis machining of hard and soft metals up to 4.2 metres long. Today, ASG TGM customers come from both military and civil markets. ASG TGM have LTAs in place on civil and military platforms.

In 2020 the 18-machine strong TGM invested in a state of the art 4.2 metre, 5 axis machining centre and a new assembly clean room. ASG TGM have held an SC21 Bronze Award since July 2018.

Company benefits

Full training and mentoring in a professional engineering environment
Opportunity to develop a long-term career within manufacturing and engineering

After this apprenticeship

Full time position on successful completion of Apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005545.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 23 January 2026 at 11:59pm)